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PHIL223
Political Philosophy
PHIL223 FA
Not Currently Offered
Topics covered in this study of major doctrines and issues
in political thought include the distinctive character of
the political association; the relation of the private and
the public good; the nature of political justice; the
character and scope of political obligation.
MAJOR READINGS
Plato, REPUBLIC
Aristotle, POLITICS
Hobbes, LEVIATHAN
Locke, TWO TREATISES OF GOVERNMENT
Rousseau, SOCIAL CONTRACT
Hegel, PHILOSOPHY OF RIGHT
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two short (4-6) papers and
one longer (10-12 page) final essay.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Texts should be
read in advance of the class meeting in which they are
discussed.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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